Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal

God, heavenly Father,
look upon me and hear my prayer
during this Holy Season of Lent.
By the good works You inspire,
help me to discipline my body
and to be renewed in spirit.

Without You I can do nothing,
By your Spirit help me to know what is right
and to be eager in doing Your Will.
Keep me from wrong-doing, and help me live
by Your commandment of love.

God of love, bring me back to You.
Send your Spirit to make me strong
in faith and active in good works.
May my acts of penance bring me Your forgiveness.
Open my heart to Your love,
and prepare me for the coming Feast
of the Resurrection of Jesus.

Father our source of life,
I reach out with joy to grasp your hand;
let me walk more readily in Your ways.
Guide me in Your gentle mercy,
For left to myself I cannot do your Will.

Father of love, source of all blessings,
help me to pass from my old ways
to the new life of grace.
Prepare me for the glory of Your Kingdom.
I ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son
Who lives and reigns with you
And the Holy Spirit, one God, forever.